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Master of Science

American  

noun

  1. a master's degree given usually in a specific branch of the natural sciences, mathematics, or technology.

  2. a person who has been awarded this degree. M.S., M.Sc., S.M., Sc.M.


Master of Science British  

noun

  1.  MSc.  a postgraduate degree, usually in science, or the holder of this degree

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Master of Science

First recorded in 1900–05

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The former US Navy pilot studied for a Master of Science degree in flight dynamics at the university in 2014.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

Lead author Ashleigh Hawke, who completed a Master of Science in Otago's Department of Marine Science, says petroleum-derived plastic exposure negatively affected the fishes escape performance, routine swimming, and aerobic metabolism.

From Science Daily Oct. 18, 2023

“AI will significantly impact how we teach and learn,” says Sion Yoon, program manager for CityU’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program and assistant professor.

From Seattle Times Oct. 12, 2023

Jaque has taught at the graduate school since 2013 and leads the Master of Science program in Advanced Architectural Design.

From New York Times Aug. 18, 2022

In the interval he had become truly a Master of Science, which at that time was adequately recognised by no university in the British dominions.

From Life of Charles Darwin by Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas)

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